I copy nobody - Allardyce

By: Ben RumsbyPulis takes his Stoke side to Upton Park on Monday night with the Hammers flying high in the Barclays Premier League. It was discussed when Allardyce first took over at West Ham 17 months ago that his perceived long-ball style would not suit the club's supporters.But after guiding West Ham back to the top flight at the first time of asking Allardyce has been commended for the attacking nature of his side's performances at the start of this season.